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Sale AgreedHouse - End Town House

2 Ardlee Avenue

John Minnis

£650,000

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Description

This elegant red brick Victorian townhouse occupies an enviable position on Ardlee Avenue, enjoying stunning views down Downshire Road and across Belfast Lough to the Antrim Hills from the principal rooms. Combining timeless period character with modern comforts, this is a beautifully maintained home that offers purchasers the opportunity to move straight in and enjoy all it has to offer. Upon entering, one is immediately struck by the quality, style and sense of space throughout. The bright and well-proportioned accommodation extends over three floors and has been thoughtfully enhanced and meticulously cared for over the years, resulting in a home where there is little for a new owner to do other than unpack and settle in. Of particular note is the impressive bespoke fitted kitchen, featuring hand-painted cabinetry, integrated appliances, quartz work surfaces and a central island, creating an ideal space for both everyday family living and entertaining. French doors open to the rear and side gardens, while a concealed utility room and ground floor WC add further practicality. The magnificent drawing room to the front of the property showcases an original period fireplace and maximises the exceptional outlook towards Belfast Lough. A separate dining room provides additional reception space, while the upper floors offer four well-appointed double bedrooms, a smaller bedroom or dressing area, a luxurious family bathroom and an additional shower room. This outstanding home is sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers. Situated within walking distance of Holywood's vibrant High Street, with its excellent selection of shops, cafés and restaurants, and benefiting from ease of access to Belfast via both road and rail links, the property is perfectly positioned for families and downsizers alike. The added advantage of off-street parking, proximity to leading local schools and the quality of accommodation on offer combine to create a truly special home.

Key Features

✓An elegant three-storey Victorian red brick townhouse in one of Holywood's most sought-after locations.
✓Enjoying outstanding views across Belfast Lough to the Antrim Hills from the principal rooms.
✓A beautifully maintained home finished to an exceptional standard throughout.
✓Traditional sliding sash timber double-glazed windows complement the property's period character.
✓Retaining a wealth of original features including fireplaces, ornate cornicing and stained glass detailing.
✓A magnificent front drawing room enjoys stunning lough views and a feature period fireplace.
✓The bespoke hand-painted kitchen features quartz worktops, a central island and a range of integrated appliances.
✓A concealed utility room provides excellent additional storage and practicality.
✓A convenient ground floor WC enhances everyday family living.
✓A separate family room offers flexible accommodation for modern lifestyles.
✓The luxurious family bathroom is beautifully appointed and features a freestanding roll-top bath.
✓A separate shower room serves the second-floor accommodation.
✓Four generously proportioned double bedrooms are arranged across the upper floors.
✓Additional bedroom/dressing area
✓The enclosed side and rear gardens are laid in lawns and complemented by a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining.
✓Private off-street parking to the rear provides valuable convenience.
✓Holywood High Street, coastal walks and excellent transport links are all within walking distance.
✓Leading schools, shops, cafés and restaurants are conveniently close at hand.
✓Ideally suited to families, professional couples and those seeking to downsize without compromise

Rooms

ENTRANCE

Front Door

Hardwood front door, double glazed arched top light.

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Porch

Solid walnut flooring, cornice ceiling, glazed and etched inner door, glazed top light to spacious reception hall.

Spacious Reception Hall

Solid walnut wooden flooring, cornice ceiling, carved newel post and turn spindle staircase, storage cupboard under stairs with under floor heating manifolds, built-in cloakroom with glazed and etched door, excellent storage, comms cabinet, electric fuse cabinet, alarm controls.

Lounge

16'8 X 11'11 (5.08m X 3.63m)

Triple glazed sliding sash timber bespoke made windows throughout, cornice ceiling, white marble fireplace with cast iron inset, slate tiled hearth, dog grate, part wood panelled walls.

Living Room

13'9 X 12'10 (4.19m X 3.91m)

Solid walnut wooden flooring, period original slate fireplace surround, cast iron and polished inset, slate tiled hearth, part wood panelled walls, cornice ceiling, outlook to side and to rear enclosed courtyard garden.

Kitchen

25'11 X 11'3 (7.90m X 3.43m)

Hand painted bespoke fitted Parkes kitchen, tailored fittings, marble work surface and upstand, space for range cooker, marble splashback, fixed canopy extractor hood in pelmet mantel, concealed downlighter, space for american syle fridge/freezer, built-in display shelving, built-in pantry cupboard, island unit with casual dining, built-in display shelving, ceramic inset and sink unit, brushed stainless steel mixer taps, integrated Smeg dishwasher, porcelain tiled floor, recessed LED spotlighting, pelmet lighting, double glazed French doors to enclosed courtyard garden, concealed access to utility room.

Utility Room

11'3 X 10'9 (3.43m X 3.28m)

Range of built-in high and low level units, laminate work surface, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, chrome mixer taps, plumbed for washing machine, space for dryer, Worcester Bosch gas fired boiler, pressurised water cylinder, porcelain tiled floor, access to enclosed courtyard garden, Velux skylight, recessed LED spotlighting.

6'0 X 3'0 (1.83m X 0.91m)

White suite comprising: low flush WC, vanity unit with chrome mixer taps, cabinet below, porcelain tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

Spacious Landing

Cornice ceiling, original stained glass arched window on return to side.

Bathroom

11'3 X 10'5 (3.43m X 3.18m)

Victorian style modern white suite comprising: pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, built-in fully tiled shower cubicle, built-in chrome thermostatically controlled shower unit with overhead drencher and shower attachment, free standing roll top bath with chrome mixer taps, telephone hand shower, Victorian style heated towel rail, feature tiled floor, recessed spotlighting, extractor fan, built-in wall recessed television.

Bedroom Five/Dressing Room

11'7 X 7'9 (3.53m X 2.36m)

Cornice ceiling, outlook to side.

Bedroom One

16'8 X 12'10 (5.08m X 3.91m)

With excellent view to Belfast Lough and the Antrim coastline, original slate fireplace, cast iron and tiled inset, dual aspect with outlook to side and front, cornice ceiling, part wood panelled walls.

Bedroom Two

12'10 X 12'1 (3.91m X 3.68m)

Original slate fireplace, cast iron and tiled inset, cornice ceiling, double built-in robes x two, outlook to rear.

Office/Study

9'7 X 8'0 (2.92m X 2.44m)

Bespoke wall to wall hand crafted book and display shelving, drawer units beneath, cast iron tiled fireplace, outlook to front across Holywood to Belfast Lough, cornice ceiling.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing

Access hatch to roofspace.

Bedroom Three

13'7 X 12'10 (4.14m X 3.91m)

Dual aspect windows with elevated breathtaking outlook across Holywood with panoramic views to Belfast Lough and Antrim Hills and coastline, original slate fireplace surround, cast iron and tiled inset.

Bedroom Four

12'10 X 12'10 (3.91m X 3.91m)

With range of built-in shelving, hanging space, drawer units, original slate fireplace, cast iron and tiled inset, outlook to rear.

Shower Room

11'5 X 8'0 (3.48m X 2.44m)

Low flush WC, twin vanity units with chrome mixer taps, illuminated mirrors, drawer units below, Victorian style heated towel rail, glazed shower enclosure fully tiled in porcelain, chrome thermostatically controlled shower unit with overhead drencher and shower attachment, porcelain tiled floor, cast iron fireplace, elevated views across Holywood with panoramic views of Belfast Lough and the Antrim coastline.

Roofspace

Well insulated, floored for storage.

OUTSIDE

Driveway Parking and Gardens

Front garden laid in lawns with original quarry tiled pathway to front door, wrought iron gate, bounded by hedging round Downshire Road to Belfast Lough, enclosed rear garden with patio area, artificial grass, pebbled pathways, outdoor light, water tap, outdoor power sockets, driveway parking to rear.

Location

Approximate location — confirm with the agent.

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